Brodeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Brodeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to boil", "to bubble" or "to seethe".

Essential properties of "brodeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: brodeln
Simple past: brodelte
Participle: gebrodelt

regularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "brodeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To boil or bubble intensely"

Definition: "To boil or bubble intensely, like a hot liquid."
Translation(s): to boil, to bubble, to seethe, to simmer
Synonym(s): kochen, sieden
Antonym(s): abkühlen
Related word(s): blubbern, sprudeln

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Topf beginnt zu brodeln, wenn das Wasser kocht.The pot begins to bubble when the water boils.
Die Suppe fing an zu brodeln, als sie heiß wurde.The soup started to simmer when it got hot.
Im Vulkaninneren kann man die Lava brodeln hören.Inside the volcano, you can hear the lava seething.

2.) "Figuratively, to be tense or agitated"

Definition: "Figuratively, to describe a situation of tension or agitation."
Translation(s): to simmer, to seethe, to bubble (figuratively)
Synonym(s): gären, aufwallen
Antonym(s): beruhigen
Related word(s): kochen, wallen

📝 Some usage examples:

Im Büro brodelt es wegen der neuen Regelungen.Things are simmering in the office because of the new regulations.
Die Stimmung im Raum begann zu brodeln, als das Thema aufkam.The mood in the room began to seethe when the topic came up.
Unter der Oberfläche brodeln viele unausgesprochene Konflikte.Many unspoken conflicts are simmering beneath the surface.

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